Monsoon rains will continue as Tropical Depression Josie moves away from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), state weather bureau PAGASA said on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Abra is reeling from the impact of the tropical depression that caused soil erosions in some parts of the province leading to road closures and cancellations of… Read more »
READ MOREBarangay Nutrition Scholars combat malnutrition in Abra
In celebration of the 44th Nutrition Month, Provincial Health Office-Abra in coordination with the Department of Health holds Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Congress 2018 at the Abra Sports Complex on July 19, 2018. The objective of the BNS Congress is to inform the scholars on their roles and functions in their respective barangays in… Read more »
READ MOREPHO holds summit for a rabies-free Abra
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) with the Provincial Government of Abra (PGA) conducts a one-day rabies health summit at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. The summit was attended by representatives from OPAg, OPVet, and PNP, APH doctors, rural health unit doctors and nurses, and barangay captains from the 27 municipalities of Abra on July… Read more »
READ MOREFree land titles for randomly selected Abreños at the culmination of the Environment Month
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources-Abra (PENRO-Abra) concluded the Environment Month with the awarding of 164 free land titles to randomly selected Abreños on July 16, 2018 at the Abra Sports Complex Gym. The awarding was done in coordination with Registry of Deeds as part of the activity is the Handog Titulo Program. The Handog… Read more »
READ MOREBADAC, PPO Abra team up to fight illegal drugs
The Provincial Government of Abra under the administration of Governor Joy Bernos, on its mission to rid the province of illegal drugs, conducted an Orientation on Barangay Drug Clearing Program for Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) with DILG-Abra at the Capitol Social Hall from July 11 to 12, 2018. The event is part of… Read more »
READ MOREA talent greater than disability
Amado Balneg is an Abreño with disability (PWD) art exhibitor for the Rambak Ti Kappia 2018. A native of Tayum, Balneg’s hands were amputated after suffering severe burns when he was 15. That did not stop him. He fought on. He is a self taught artist and his works enabled him to join various… Read more »
READ MOREMolding future leaders through the Youth Leadership Summit 2018
In celebration of the Rambak ti Kappia 2018 in the province, the 24th Infantry “Wildcat” Battalion of the Philippine Army conducted the Youth Leadership Summit at Gabaldon Building ASIST Bangued Campus from July 8 to 11, 2018. The training aims to enhance leadership qualities of the youth, promote camaraderie, expand their role in nation… Read more »
READ MOREAm-amma (Heirloom), a Tingguian story through abel cloth
A special screening of the documentary film Am-Amma (Heirloom) by actor and film director Dexter Macaraeg was held at the Provincial Social Hall on July 10, 2018. The screening was part of the Rambak ti Kappia 2018 celebration attended by Abreño film enthusiasts, friends, and relatives of Ms. Norma Agaid-Mina as well as students… Read more »
READ MOREAbreño PWD artists’ masterpieces on display at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery for the Abra PWD Art Exhibit
Provincial Government of Abra headed by Governor Maria Jocelyn Valera Bernos and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) launched the Art Exhibit by Abreño Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) which runs from July 9 to 13, 2018, at the Provincial Capitol Governor’s Gallery. Abra PWD Art Exhibit is one of the activities for… Read more »
READ MOREAbra PPO brings PNP frontline services to Abreños’ doorsteps through Pulis Natin Caravan
Abra Police Provincial Office (Abra PPO) brings PNP’s frontline services closer to Abrenos especially to the far-flung areas with the Pulis Natin Caravan. The caravan headed by Provincial Director Wilson Soliba is on its first leg at the Capitol Atrium from July 9 to 10, 2018. This is part of the weeklong celebration, Rambak… Read more »
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